Chapter 20 Background

• These past few days, as Huo Ciyi investigated this woman's background, he became more and more amazed. Miss Ji is not only talented, but she also has no influential background. She has come this far solely based on her own abilities. In this society, how many people can rely solely on themselves? Even though he doesn't come from a prestigious family, it is still impossible for him to reach his current position.
• Huo Ciyi squinted his eyes and gave Ji Chenghao a cold look.
• Ji Chenghao couldn't help but take a step back. "It was just a joke, don't be so nervous, hahaha."
• He realized that he had touched on something Huo Ciyi didn't like. He quickly tried to smooth things over with a forced laugh and then recounted what Mu Yuyan had done in Ji You's office today, expressing both disgust towards Mu Yuyan's behavior and admiration for Ji You's composure.
• Huo Ciyi didn't really care and didn't respond at all.
• As they got into the car, Ji Chenghao couldn't help but ask, "Brother, do you think Miss Ji can handle the 'Ivanka' case?" This project had become a legendary one within the Huo Corporation, and no one dared to touch it. However, Ji Chenghao had confidence in Ji You.
• Huo Ciyi's face remained expressionless. "What do you think?"
• There was no need to hide anything in front of Huo Ciyi. Ji Chenghao directly replied, "I think Miss Ji can handle it."
• "Do you really believe in her?" Huo Ciyi glanced at him.
• Ji Chenghao thought for a moment and said, "Miss Ji has a unique aura about her. I felt it from the moment we first met."
• Huo Ciyi let out a slight snort.
• Although Huo Ciyi always kept his emotions hidden, Ji Chenghao, who had known him for many years, could still sense his mood. He clearly felt that his brother was pleased, a pride that came from having his own choices affirmed, with an air of arrogance that said: Can my choices ever be wrong?
• "Is Qilang here yet?"
• Ji Chenghao nodded. "The others have all arrived, we're the only ones left."
• The Maybach sped away, while Ji You continued to work in her office, painting with ink.
• Although she had already completed the initial draft, she suddenly felt inspired and couldn't help but make some further refinements. Another three hours had passed.
• When she finally looked up, she felt sore all over, as if her arms were no longer her own.
• She tidied up her things and grabbed her phone before heading downstairs.
• She was about to call Wen Jie, Ji Wunan's manager, to ask if Ji Wunan had been picked up yet when she realized her phone was dead and turned off.
• She plugged it in to charge and saw that she had missed over twenty calls, most of them from Gu Dongli. There were also a few calls from the theater staff.
• Ji You's eyebrows twitched slightly. She had been so busy with work that she had forgotten to inform him about working overtime. But Ji You wasn't worried about her precious ones; Gu Dongli had always taken good care of them.
• Ji You called Gu Dongli.
• "I'm sorry, I had some work matters to attend to today and ended up working overtime."
• Gu Dongli asked with concern, "Is everything resolved now?"
• "Yes, I'm on my way back. Thank you for your hard work today."
• Gu Dongli replied, "I'm waiting for you downstairs at your company."
• Ji You was a bit surprised, but she also felt warmth in her heart. Gu Dongli was always like this, meticulously arranging everything and considering every detail.
• Ji You went downstairs, feeling a slight chill in the air. Gu Dongli was waiting for her outside the car and immediately wrapped his coat around her.
• A smile appeared on Ji You's face. "Thank you."
• Gu Dongli pinched her cheek. "No need to thank me, silly girl."
• Ji You held onto the coat, feeling a warm sensation in her heart. With a man as good as Gu Dongli in their family, whoever marries him will definitely live a life of comfort!
• Ji You asked about Ji Wunan.
• "All seven little ones are already asleep," Gu Dongli replied.
• Ji You breathed a sigh of relief. "Did Wen Jie bring the little ones back? I had told them earlier that I would pick her up tonight, but something came up suddenly. I'm sure she's angry, right?"
• Gu Dongli thought for a moment before saying, "I went to pick her up."
• Ji You was surprised. "Why did you go? I had contacted Wen Jie."
• A hint of darkness flashed in Gu Dongli's eyes, but he said, "She probably had something to do today."
• Ji You didn't miss the darkness in his eyes and understood that things were definitely not as simple as Gu Dongli had said. Despite his good temper, he was tolerant towards everyone.
• "What's really going on?"